University Education and ChatGPT: An AI Approach to Knowledge 4.0

Abstract

The arrival of artificial intelligence, brought by the fourth Industrial Revolution, marks a significant change in education, as the concept of Education 4.0 emerges. This new educational phenomenon integrates technological developments, such as artificial intelligence and robotics, into present teaching and learning approaches. Studies highlight the positive and negative aspects of implementing language models, like ChatGPT, in education settings. Key benefits include the individualized learning experience it can offer students, while some drawbacks include ethical issues. Through a non-experimental and descriptive approach, including a comprehensive literature review, this study focuses on exploring the impact and applications of ChatGPT in university education and evaluating its contribution to Education 4.0, through surveys to 122 participants involved in the educational setting, like professors and students. Findings revealed diverse perceptions: 44% of professors and 35% of students believed ChatGPT can significantly contribute to Education 4.0. 20.63% of students responded being extremely familiarized with the language model, while only 2.44% of professors felt that way. Notably, 90% of the participants reported to having used ChatGPT in academic activities, including feedback provider, research, tutoring, and class content ideas. These insights bring to light the revolutionary potential artificial intelligence tools have on education. A thoughtful and complementary use of these tools can further improve current educational methods.